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DISCOVER MARRAKECH

DISCOVER MARRAKECH

Third Edition

After the great success of the last two editions, Let me Italian you is ready to launch the third and exclusive edition of: DISCOVER MARRAKECH.

"Welcome to the magical, mesmerizing and sometimes dizzying city of Marrakech! The city of joy! " It will be the first edition of 2019 and limited edition: it means that there will only 20 places availble.

DISCOVER MARRAKECH is an innovative project whose purpose is to make the participants live a professional experience for those who love photography and videomaking. In the last two editions, it involved 55 participants from12 different nationalities and more than 1200 photos taken.

The main goal of the project is to valorise and promote the magical and colorful city of Marrakech, in Morocco, trough photos, reportage, videos made by photographers (amateurs or not) from different places of the world. DISCOVER MARRAKECH wants to enrich the professional and academic path of the photographer, moreover it wants to enrich his portfolio.

The two tours of the city are organized in collaboration with Marrakech City Tour Guide, a private Marrakech tour operator with a local experienced qualified guide who is eager to share the secrets of his vibrant city with you. Exactly, it includes:

Further, we will visit one of the most beautiful garden in the world: Jardin Majorelle .The Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech is one of the most visited sites in Morocco.

In order to improve participants’ professional and academic skills, there will be four workshops and photoshooting:

Workshop "The source of every photo: creative mind" lead by Weronika Kosinska

Shooting"Morrocon Style" with models lead by Weronika Kosinska

Outdoor Photoshoot with models

Exclusively for this edition, we are going to have as the main photographer teacher:Weronika Kosińska. She will support the participants during all the days of the projects. She will offer full time availability if someone has questions or need close attention.

Weronika Kosińska is one the most famous & important photographer in Poland and around Europe. Her work having been published in larger European publications such as Harper’s Bazaar Romania and Elléments Magazine. One of her shootings, made in her apartment and in the neighborhood, won fashion category in a big photo contest – Viva! Photo Awards 2013.

Since 2014 she has been creating hair beauty collections for Christophe Gaillet, the French ambassador of L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, and shooting for NIVEA.

“What single piece of advice would you give to amateur photographers to help them improve their results?”

Weronika: “Never give up! Do what you love and do it often. Invest and believe in yourself. Be patient.”

How is DISCOVER MARRAKECH organized and what is its output?

The role of participant is to take photos of Marrakech's beauties during each guided tours. You will work alone or in pair (your fellow could be one your friend). The project lasts 4 days.

Here is the agenda:

Thursday 24 January

09:15 – 09:30 Opening & Welcoming from Let me Italian You

09:30 – 12:30 Visit of Marrakech with Marrakech City Tour (1° tour, see above the details)

At the end of the project, each participant shall receive an Attendance certificates signed by the Let me Italian you team and all its partners: L’École Supérieure des Arts Visuels de Marrakech, Weronika Kosinska.

Plus, in order to bring more visibility to the work done during the project, each participant will submit 20 photos with their credits to Let me Italian you and one of the photos will be published by our official Flickr & Instagram (@letmeitalianyou) accounts.

Simona

Hello,

I’m Simona and I’m 22 years old.

I’m from Foggia but I live in Milan for studying communication design in NABA.

I looked this course about 5/6 month ago and I’m very happy to have been chosen.

I would like improve my photographic technique and meet new people for share my passion

THE PARTICIPANTS

Hi,

I'm Elena. I'm a law student but I love photography, specially people and details.

I work as a photographer in a lot of locals of lake of Garda and I'm learning for weddings.

I'm waiting for this wonderful esperience because photography's travels are my dream and this is a beautiful opportunity to meet people, to learn and to visit the world.

Elena

Hello,

I am Paulius, a 27 years old biochemistry & molecular biology scientist from Vilnius, Lithuania. Most of my free time is composed of various hobbies, but travelling and photography is the combination that brings me to completion the most.

I think, there, in Marrakech we will all have a great time and will learn from each other! Looking forward to that!

Paulius

Hello guys, my name is Matteo, I live in Como. Lake of Como is nice, but I love travel so in this years I begin to travel and discover new lands. This wonderfull places helped me to fall in love about street photography. My photographic passion has grown by inputting photographs also models Along with photography, I love know new people of different cultures. "NEVER FORGET YOUR DREAMS".

I partecipated in Discover Budapest 4.

Matteo

Hello,

my name is Elisabeth, I'm 49 years old and living in Stockholm. I'm a member of a group photographer in Sweden. I also have an Instagram account with over 40 000 followers.

I got my first camera for my 8th birthday. Since then I have been photographing from time to time but I started again 3 years ago.

Im really looking forward to this trip. Marrakech has ben on my "bucket list" for a long time and I hope to learn a lot, make new friends, have a lot of good laugh and come home with a lot of beautiful pictures.

Elisabeth

Hello!

My name is Denise. I'm 49 years old and i'm from Reggio Emilia, Italy.

This is my third time that I take part of Discover projects. I was in Discover Barcelona VI and Discover Budapest V.

Denise

Vanessa

Hi there. My name is Vanessa, I'm 47 years old. I’m from Italy and I’m a teacher. I have two dogs. I love travelling, discovering and exploring news places meeting new people and I like to see everything through my camera. I like reading and doing sport. I'm excited to participate in this project.

I participated in Discover Krakow XI last July.

Alessia

Hi, my name is Alexandra and I live in Budapest, Hungary.

I'm a researcher but photography is my favourite hobby and I hope I'll learn a lot especially about street photography.

I was in Discover Sicily IV and I can't wait for Discover Marrakech!

Alexandra

Hello, my name is Chiara and I’m 18 years old, italian girl.

Photography is my passion and also the type of school that I practice. Everyday I do photoshop for people, and my favorite subjects are particular and strage people , I also love photographing strange people and monuments in strange cities to seize the moment. Photography makes me free, happy and creative.

This is my second time that I take part of Discover project. I was in Discover Budapest III.

Chiara

Hi!

My name is Jessica and I’m 24 years old. I’m from Italy, in particular from a small town in Emilia Romagna.

I like travelling, and I love taking a photos, because I can express myself through my photos.

I participated in Discover Budapest V last July.

Hi! My name is Alessia, I'm 42 years old and live in Rieti, a small town near Rome, with my lovely cats.

I am an esthetician and a make-up artist and I love my job very much.

I'm fond of animals and like travelling, watching movies, cooking, enjoying good food with my friends and obviously taking pictures.

I'm very happy to participate in this project because it will give me an opportunity not only to improve my photography skills, and get to know new people.

I participated in Discover Krakow XI.

Jessica

My name is Silver, I am 29 year old and I live in small country called Estonia.

I make living as a construction worker. I started my photography journey with a drone for just a hobby, but when people began noticed my work, I am thinking more and more that this could be something bigger that just a leisure.

I participated in Discover Budapest IV.

Silver

Hello guys!

My name is Federica, I'm 30 years old and I come from Sardinia!I love travelling and documenting the places that I visit through my pictures, specially I'm attracted to photograph details, unknown people, markets.. street photography and reportage are my favourite issues.

I'm very glad to attend this wonderful project.

I participated in Discover Barcelona V.

Federica

Hello everybody,

I’m Ludovica, I’m 24 years old and I am from Novara (Italy) .I love: travelling, eating and singing.I am a pastry chef in a luxury hotel on the Lake Maggiore.

My Twin Sister is a professional photographer, I’m her assistant and her favorite curvy model.I’m willing to improve my photography skills during this amazing travel in Marrakech.

Can’t wait to meet you all!

Ludovica

Fabrizio

My name is Fabrizio but everyone calls me Billo. I’m 33 years old and I’m from Oleggio, a small town situated in the north west of Italy, near Malpensa Airport .

My job is to make gorgonzola cheese but, before that, I worked as waiter for many years in hotels.

Photography has always been my passion. I love portrait photography, details and also landscapes.

I participated in the last edition of Discover Barcelona.

Hello everyone,

My name is Anna, I am 54 years old, I am a clerk and I live in Reggio Emilia. This will be my first flight for me! For this project and my photographic passion, I decided to face my aerial phobia! ! Only Letmeitalianyou could so much!!

I am ready to visit wonderful places and collect them in hdr as I usually do! I thank all the staff, for giving me this wonderful opportunity !!! Thanks so much!

Anna

Veronica

My name is Veronica I'm 21 and i'm from italy in a small city in the region of le marche.

My main passions are photography and travels.

Discover Marrakech will be my second experience, I'm very happy and curious to discover new places.

I participated in Discover Budapest V last July.

Teet

I am a photographer and a musician from Estonia. I have been working as a professional portrait and children photographer at the successful photo company Pildikompanii. Nowadays I work as a guitar player at the Helin-Mari Arder band and as a freelance photographer taking pictures of musicians and public events. Shooting wildlife and street scenes is my hobby. One of my favourite photo genres is the portraiture. I like bringing out the best and the most characteristic of every person I photograph.

Olga

Hi, everyone!

I’m Olga and I’m from Moscow. I love traveling and I always take my camera with me when traveling. I’m keen on nature, architecture and cityscapes.

I can't help wondering the variety and beauty of the world, human fantasy and creativity. Participation in Discover Marrakech III will be my first trip to Africa and I'm happy to join this project

Hi there,

l' m Ilaria. Born and grown in Naples.

Extrovert, courious, solar and Cat lover.

I like art and Architecture but above all i like to explore new places in good company of my Camera.

Can' t wait to experience the Marrakech trip with new people to the discover of a different Culture.

Ilaria

My name is Roberta, I am 22 years old and I am originally from Caserta. I moved to Treviso for a couple of years. Later I started my studies in photography and visual arts in Padua, graduating this year.

Roberta

Francesca

Hello,

I am Francesca and I live and work in Naples. I love my hometown (come visit!) but I have travelled widely and I feel I am a citizen of the world. Travelling, painting and writing are the things I like most. I work with young people and that helps me stay young at heart. I am an amateur photographer and as I am curious about people, places, tastes and new experiences, I want to go deeper in my passion thanks to Discover Marrakech.

Alice

My name is Alice Seren Rosso. I’m 30 years old and I live in Turin.

I graduated in 2009 at the University of Turin in DAMS (Cinema Studies). After the graduation, I continued to work with photography.

I’m enthusiastic about this opportunity to travel and photograph in this experience in Marrakech!

I participated in Discover Krakow VI.

Hello!

I’m Maria, 29 years old and from Potsdam, Germany. I work at a big German train company and there I take care of all trains and employees in case of accidents, storms or other problems.

I would describe myself as a crazy picture taking globetrotter. Cooking, travelling/hiking and photography are my passion!

I will participate also to Discover Krakow 12.

Maria

Hi everybody !

My name is Julie and I live in Budapest right now. Originally from Paris, I have been travelling in Europe and America for the last ten years and this is when I start to develop my love for photography.

The discover project with Let me Italian You and the city of Marrakech will be a first time for me, so i am pretty exciting to explore the city and meet people from diffrent background.

Julie

Cassandra

Hello! I am Cassandra. I’m from Singapore, but I am currently living in the Netherlands. I just graduated and am now working as a research assistant. Photography is one of my hobbies that I have had since I was young. I enjoy landscape photography, but I am looking forward to learn more about the other kinds of photography e.g. portraits, street photography etc. I also like travelling, especially to new places to take photos. I am excited for this opportunity to be a part of the upcoming Discover Marrakech. I am looking forward to discovering Marrakech and learning more from each of you during the trip!

Jessica

I am from Barcelona!

I like being part of photographic projects and work with photographers. I love street photography and especially taking pictures about anything that looks interesting for me.

Photography has a mean of escape: I think it is an underappreciated art and lately much less by the fact that now anyone can be ''photographer”.